Streator is the
Artists Capitol of Starved Rock Country!
With more than 40 pieces of public art available, Streator will awaken your senses.
The art scene of Streator has been growing and captivating audiences every year. Murals, sculptures, statues, and more await you!
Streator Public Art
More than 40 pieces of art are on display for public viewing in Streator, IL.
Hopalong Cassidy Mural
200 Block of West Main Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Andy Goretski, and painted by Andy and Walldogs artists.
Canteen Mural
406 E. Hickory Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Nancy Bennett, and painted by Nancy and Walldogs artists.
Clyde Tombaugh & Pluto Mural
215 E. Main Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Jeff Lang, and painted by Jeff and Walldogs artists.
Howe Brothers Mural
131 S. Monroe Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Brad Bandow and Walldogs artists.
Glass Container Capital
127 S. Bloomington Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Michael Clark, and painted by Michael and Walldogs artists.
Tattersall Mural
103 S. Sterling Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Mike McEvers, and painted by and Walldogs artists.
Railroads Mural
125 S. Park Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Cam Bortz, and painted by Walldogs artists.
The Roamer Mural
101 E. Main Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Aaron Taylor, and painted by Walldogs artists.
Zouaves Drill Team
116 S. Monroe Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Tom and Kathy Durham, and painted by Walldogs artists.
150th Mural
302 E. Main Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Anat Ronen, and painted by Walldogs artists.
Vin Fiz
100 W. Main Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Sonny Franks, Russell Kelly, and Eric Skinner, and painted by Walldogs artists.
Honey Boy Evans
202 N. Park Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by John Byrd, and painted by Walldogs artists.
Streator Baseball
110 E. Hickory Street
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Jason Nale and Chris Lovelady, and painted by Walldogs artists.
Kids Mural
Streator YMCA
This mural was painted by more than 100 kids doing the 2018 Murals and Milestones event.
D.E.W. Line Mural
134 S. Bloomington St.
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Mike Harper and painted by Walldogs artists.
Williams Hardware Mural
128 S. Sterling St.
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Alicia Rheal and Wade Lambrigtsen and painted by Walldogs artists.
Edward Plumb Mural
401 E. Hickory St.
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Andrew Patrick Henry and painted by Walldogs artists.
Kids Murals
NE Corner of Streator City Park by Splash Pad
Two murals painted by area children during the 2018 Murals and Milestones Event. Project Leaders Rachel Brisbois and Julie Jenkins designed the artwork and led the project.
Murals & Milestones Mural
109 E. Main St.
This mural was painted as part of the 2018 Murals and Milestones event. The mural was designed by Diaz Sign Art and painted by Walldogs artists.
Heritage Park Mural
222 E. Main St.
Dedicated in 2017, the Heritage Park Mural is the largest mural in Streator. This piece of art stands three-stories tall. Lead by Westclox Studios, this mural took a sad wall and made it look incredible. The piece is backlit to make it look like lights are on in the building at night, thanks to donors and the assistance of NCI ARTworks.
American Heroes Mural
Southeast Corner of Streator City Park
The Veterans Mural was completed in 2014 by Gene Davis, with the help of Lynne Hayden. The mural features a soldier from every American conflict.
Clyde Tombaugh Mural
311 E. Main Street
This mural was created by artist John Betken. This work was commissioned in 2008 by the Streatorland Historical Society.
A-1 Gas Mural
124 S. Park Street
This mural was painted by local artist Curt Bedei in 2008. It depicts a gas station and classic cars. The mural is 1000 square feet.
Veteran Murals
218 W. Main Street
Completed in 2020 by local artist, Gene Davis, two murals are on the front of the American Legion.
Streator Library Murals
130 S. Park Street
In September 2023, the library celebrated the completion of its mural restoration. The murals in the rotunda were completed in 1905 by Gustav Fuchs. After a fire in 1945, the murals were covered with soot. Parma Restoration removed the soot, and restored the paintings. Now, they are vibrant and bright.
Pluto Monument
1901 N Bloomington Street
The Pluto monument stands at Anderson Golf Course in Streator. Pluto is near and dear to the hearts of Streatorites. Streator is the birthplace and boyhood home of Clyde Tombaugh, the person who discovered Pluto in 1930 while working at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona. During the New Horizons mission, a heart shaped area was photographed and has officially named the "Tombaugh Reggio." The 9-hole golf course continues with the astronomy theme, with each hole named after Pluto.
WWII Canteen Monument
212 North Illinois Street
The WWII Canteen Monument honors the spirit of Streator's WWII Canteen. The canteen opened on Nov. 26, 1943. During World War II, many of the troop trains came through the Streator Santa Fe station. Local citizens organized the Track side Streator Free Canteen, one of hundreds of canteen across the country, to provide fresh food and drinks free to the service people when their train stopped in Streator. The monument was dedicated on Veterans Day Nov 11, 2006.
Reuben Soderstrom Statue
300 block of North Park, City Park
Statue honoring Reuben Soderstrom, Labor Leader. As President of the Illinois State Federation of Labor and the Illinois AFL-CIO from 1930 to 1970--receiving a gavel for every year of his leadership--Soderstrom led one of the nation’s largest labor organizations through the most challenging, exciting, and impactful events of the twentieth century. Sculptor Lonnie Stewart created this piece of art. The plaza is designed by Robert W. Soderstrom and Carl Soderstrom, MD, with landscaping by Jeff Bergfeld.
Colonel Plumb
200 Block of North Park Street, City Park
Located in the city park, this monument features Col. Ralph Plumb, our first mayor. It is fitting that this monument stands to him a park that he helped create. This work was sculpted in 2004 by Marlene Miller.
Corten Sculpture
517 E. Main Street
Corten steel sculpture. On Loan by artist Don Noon. This artwork is on the former site of the Lipton Tea Lot.
Mohawk Sculpture
204 South Bloomington Street
Corten steel sculpture that reflects Native American culture through the use of amorphous shapes. This work is on loan to the City by Streator Artist Don Noon.
Corten Sculpture
510 E. Main Street
Corten steel sculpture. On Loan by artist Don Noon. This artwork is on the site of the Streator Fire Department.
Corten Sculpture
202 W. Lincoln Avenue
Corten steel sculpture. On Loan by artist Don Noon. This artwork is on the SE corner of Streator High School.
"Ra" Sculpture
1669 Marilla Park Road
Corten and stainless steel sculpture. "Ra, the Sun God" The shiny disk is meant to reflect the sun. This sculpture is on loan to the City at no cost from artist Don Noon.
"North Star" Sculpture
1669 Marilla Park Road
Corten and stainless steel sculpture placed in Marilla Park in 2023. This piece is the second in the series. This sculpture is on loan to the City at no cost from artist Don Noon.
"Dance of Spring" Sculpture
1669 Marilla Park Road
Created in 2024 by local artist Don Noon, "Dance of Spring" is the third in this series at Marilla Park. It is created out of Corten and Stainless Steel and stands 10 feet tall. This sculpture is on loan to the City at no cost.
SHS Class Sculptures
202 W. Lincoln Avenue
Every year, the SHS weld students create a sculpture to represent their class.
Don's Furniture Facade
311 E. Main Street
This features artwork on the second floor and stairways. The art is by Westclox Studios, Inc.
Sports Murals
402 E. Main St.
Murals created by John Betken. The murals feature local sports legends. The pieces are outside of Legacy Sports Bar.
Gaetano's Art
200 E. Main Street
Gaetano's features art in the courtyard, the facade of the building, and a mural inside. Created by Ray Paseka of Westclox Studios, Inc., a hand-painted mural depicting a scene from the notorious robbery of 1932 sits inside.
Gayle's Monroe Tap Murals
110 N. Monroe Street
The south side of the building has artwork by Westclox Studios, Inc. The mural features a bar maid, and there are hand-painted window panels.